Manufacturing of
Electrical equipment
Our History
We were born in 1977 under the name of Rymel, as a repair plant for
distribution transformers. Later, thanks to the experience and the analysis of results gathered from countless repairs, we started manufacturing distribution transformers. Today, we are a company with more than 300 employees at the service of people. We are driven to create together, both with our customers and our team, to offer innovative and quality solutions in the energy field.
We have new product lines, both in energy transformation and measurement; being leaders in the region for the market of conventional transformers, self-protected (CSP), pad-mounted, dry transformers, resin encapsulated, current transformers (CT's) for low and medium voltage, and potential transformers (PT's) for medium voltage. We are also representatives in Colombia of the Slovakian energy meter manufacturer APPLIED METERS.
We are committed to innovation and excellence, working together with our customers and collaborators to create solutions that make a difference in the energy sector.
Landmarks
Foundation
Our founder Jaime Cardona Montoya starts an electrical repair and assembly shop located in the "Barrio Triste" sector in downtown Medellin, with 3 employees. The first job was the repair of a 5 kVA transformer.
1977
Construction of first warehouse
In the early 80's we started the construction of our first warehouse located in the "San Diego" sector in the city of Medellin.
1980
Manufacturing start
We ventured into the manufacture of distribution transformers, initially focusing on single-phase transformers.
1986
Marketing start
SIC approval was obtained for the commercialization of transformers.
1987
CIDET Foundation
Rymel, together with other companies in the sector, participated as a founding partner in the creation of the Center for Research and Technological Development for the Electric Sector (CIDET).
1995
Growth
- Manufacture of the first three-phase pad-mounted transformer for export to Costa Rica.
- Rymel achieves national representation for the commercialization and assembly of Krizik energy meters from Slovakia.
- The first contracts were signed with the electric companies: EPM Group and Codensa.
1998
First certification
- Manufacture of the first occasionally submersible and self-protected transformers.
- The first ISO 9001 quality management system certification is obtained.
1999
Technification
- Introduction of technology for the formation of Unicore-type magnetic cores.
- Development of low voltage current transformers.
2000
Portfolio expansion
Manufacture of transformers with aluminum windings.
2002
Process improvement
Implementation of a chemical pretreatment and powder coating system.
2004
Consolidation
Construction of the plant in the municipality of Copacabana, Antioquia.
2007
Expansion
- Rymel is a pioneer in the country in manufacturing the first limiting reactors for Empresas Públicas de Medellín.
- Acquisition of annealing furnaces.
- Access to new markets such as Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, and strengthened its presence in Ecuador, Costa Rica, Peru and Panama.
2008
New product development
- Design and manufacture of dry transformers, class H, for medium voltage.
- Contracting the representation of the Slovak company APPLIED METERS, manufacturer of energy meters.
2009
Second certification
Obtained ISO 14001 environmental certification.
2011
Innovation
- Rymel installs a plant for the treatment of domestic and non-domestic wastewater generated by its processes.
- Creation of the R&D&I unit and the Rynova research group, with the aim of focusing the company's efforts on innovation.
2014
Pioneers in energy transition
Rymel ventures into the use of solar energy on an industrial scale with the installation of a solar photovoltaic plant.
- Obtaining BASC certification.
- Development of the manufacturing line of instrument transformers.
2015
Recognition
Rymel is recognized by CIDET for its contribution to the development of the electricity sector.
2016
International Certification
- UL certification for single-phase and three-phase pad-mounted transformers insulated with dielectric oil.
- Development of high efficiency distribution transformers insulated with vegetable oil.
2017
Management systems certification
Obtained ISO 18001 certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
2018
State-of-the-art technology
- Acquired state-of-the-art technology for the encapsulation of electrical equipment with epoxy resin and developed the first high efficiency dry type encapsulated transformer.
- Rymel won the innovation award in the successful business category at FISE 2019.
2019
Strategic alliances
- A strategic alliance was formed with the NES brand to provide the electricity sector with an advanced metering infrastructure solution.
- State-of-the-art technology was acquired for the encapsulation of metering transformers.
- ISO 18001 was migrated to ISO 45001.
2021